Engineering Geologist

Professional Geologist 1 – Engineering Geologist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 3
Technical Center – Geology/Environmental Services Section
Roseburg

 

The role:

 

If you’re looking for a position that will develop and challenge your geology skills, then look no further! Join our Region 3 Roseburg office as an engineering geologist! You will play an essential role in monitoring the geologic hazards that impact roadway safety. You will also become part of a team of professionals dedicated to keeping our roadway systems operational and safe for the traveling public.

 

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work on transportation projects throughout the Klamath mountain geologic province, western cascades and the Oregon coast range. With a vital transportation corridor (US101), a major north-south connector (I-5) separating the region, ancient landforms and heavy rainfall, there’s no shortage of exciting geology work in this position!

 

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

 

A day in the life:

 

• Develop, oversee, interpret and report on geologic investigations and hazards for transportation projects.
• Act as a representative on large, multidisciplinary project delivery teams for complex projects.
• Respond to emergency geologic hazards and help with investigations, analysis, modelling and quarry management.
• Provide management recommendations for unstable rock cuts and steep slopes and implement strategies.
• Write and professionally seal comprehensive final engineering geology reports.
• Evaluate geologic data with computer models to determine the depth and rate of landslide movement.
• Hybrid work options available – after trial service, the successful candidate may be able to work remotely up to two days per week.
• Work is performed at least 50% of the time in the field and may require flexible hours to respond to emergencies, overnight travel, overtime, working in adverse weather, moving around steep terrain, near heavy traffic and around heavy equipment.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected].

 

What’s in it for you:

 

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

 

Minimum qualifications:

A Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) license from the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners.

 

Note: If registered in another state the successful applicant will be required to obtain professional registration in Oregon within one year of hire. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners for information to become licensed in Oregon.

 

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

 

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

 

• Experience communicating with a variety of people verbally and in writing.
• Experience evaluating and compiling data and writing reports.
• Experience in landslide mitigation.
• Experience performing transportation related geology work.

 

Learn more and apply:

 

Our next application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, but the job posting will remain open for candidates to apply after this date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

 

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

 

Questions? Call 503-910-6372 or email [email protected].

 

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer